In this season of family reunions, bridal showers, baby showers and picnic lunches, a classic treat like the cupcake is the perfect playful dessert to top off your celebration. But, why not give the old family stand-by some fresh flavor? All you need is that summer staple: lemonade! (more…)
Lemon meringue was always one of my favorite pies to bake growing up. I learned to make it in home economics class in junior high, and loved to spend hours in the kitchen whipping up meringue and making pie crusts. I loved the filling extra tart so it made you pucker! My mom would take pies to meetings, we’d have pies for dinner or after-school snacks, and even the occasional slice for breakfast if there was ever any left over. It was like magic for me, making something so wonderful that everyone enjoyed. (more…)